Waiting for Abou Zayd
Synopsis
"Nasr Hamed Abou Zayd is not Godot, and the expectation promised by the title is misleading: this great gentleman is present in almost every shot. Who is he? An Egyptian Muslim theologian of international reputation, he has published exegeses of the Koran which led to his being condemned for apostasy. Exile, forced divorce from his wife Ibtihal Younes since his marriage was subject to annulment, separation from his son, such are the consequences of his writings. But Abou Zayd has not given up, residing in Leiden in the Netherlands, he continues, always on the road, to give conferences, to explain with great serenity his positions in public debates, on television, etc. C It is this particularly impressive dedication that Mohammad Ali Atassi's camera recorded over a period of six years.
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Waiting for Abu Zayd (2010)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi
- Original Score
- Sheikh Imam
- Original Title
- Waiting for Abou Zayd
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Release Date
- 01/01/2010
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Postoffice
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi
Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi
Sheikh Imam
Rania Stephan
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi
Director
Rania Stephan
Editor
Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi
Writer
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What is Waiting for Abou Zayd about?
"Nasr Hamed Abou Zayd is not Godot, and the expectation promised by the title is misleading: this great gentleman is present in almost every shot. Who is he? An Egyptian Muslim theologian of international reputation, he has published exegeses of the Koran which led to his being condemned for apostasy. Exile, forced divorce from his wife Ibtihal Younes since his marriage was subject to annulment, separation from his son, such are the consequences of his writings. But Abou Zayd has not given up, residing in Leiden in the Netherlands, he continues, always on the road, to give conferences, to explain with great serenity his positions in public debates, on television, etc. C It is this particularly impressive dedication that Mohammad Ali Atassi's camera recorded over a period of six years.
Who directed Waiting for Abou Zayd?
Waiting for Abou Zayd was directed by Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi.
Who stars in Waiting for Abou Zayd?
The principal cast of Waiting for Abou Zayd includes Nasr Hamid Abû Zayd.
When was Waiting for Abou Zayd released and how long is it?
Waiting for Abou Zayd was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for Abou Zayd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for Abou Zayd was composed by Sheikh Imam.